Research Fellow

Employer: University of the Arts London
Location: Hybrid – UAL High Holborn/Home
Salary: £42,477 to £50,961 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Full time
Hours: Full time

Job description

The opportunity

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated Machine Learning Researcher to join our academic team on a new cutting-edge  Creative AI project in collaboration with a leading commercial company, a UK national public broadcaster, and a world-leading animation studio. We are creating a pioneering AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize storytelling by enabling creators to generate immersive, linear and non-linear stories complete with characters, 3D worlds, soundscapes, dialogue, and interactivity. As a Machine Learning Researcher, you will play a critical role in developing and integrating advanced AI technologies to amplify human creative potential and democratise the field of entertainment production.

About you

Experience, knowledge and qualifications

• Relevant qualification or experience at PhD level or equivalent in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning with a specific focus on Creative Sector applications. Those with only Masters level qualifications are eligible to apply and will be considered based on practical experience in the field.
• Track record of experience in machine learning research, particularly in NLP and generative AI technologies at least at masters level. Experience in fine tuning and deploying LLMs is highly desirable.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch). Knowledge of 3D programming and animation technologies is a plus.

Communication skills

• Ability to adapt communication delivery, style and media to suit the audience whilst monitoring understanding by obtaining feedback.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

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